I didn't burn the books but was almost as destructive. I've collected children's books most of my life. I still have books that belonged to my aunts and uncles who were kids in the 50s. The illustrations of that era make me so nostalgic and I admire their simplicity. After moving into my condo in February I've been very good at getting rid of things I don't need or love and I finally decided it was time to let go of some of the books that hadn't been handed down to me. The precious ones are still in their box. I sold the books that were in the best condition. And I sliced the other ones up so I can make some cards out of them. Here are all the before pieces. I'll show you the afters when I get them finished.